Mark Twain

Birth Name: Samuel Langhorne Clemens
Birth Date: November 30, 1835 (Died: April 21, 1910)
Birth Place: Florida, Missouri, United States

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and lecturer.

He was born on November 30, 1835, in Florida, Missouri, and grew up in a middle-class family.

Twain began his career as a riverboat pilot and eventually turned his attention to writing.

Twain is best known for his works of fiction, which are characterized by their wit, humor, and social commentary.

Some of Twain’s most famous novels include “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” (1876) and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” (1884).

Twain was also a talented writer of short stories and published a number of collections throughout his career.

In addition to his work as a writer, Twain was also known for his philanthropy and charitable work.

He supported a number of causes, including education and children’s charities, and worked to raise awareness about a number of social and political issues.

Twain died on April 21, 1910, at the age of 74, and is remembered as a pioneering and influential figure in the world of literature.

His works continue to be widely read and admired to this day.

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References

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